Jack Wilshere has former Liverpool man to thank for surprise football return

Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has finally ended his hiatus from football after signing for Danish Superliga club Aarhus Gymnastikforening.

The 30-year-old had been training with the Gunners following his release from Bournemouth nine months ago and can thank a former Liverpool stalwart for his return to football.

Stig Inge Bjornebye, who spent eight seasons at Anfield during the 90s, is the sporting director of Aarhus, commonly known as AGF, and he can be seen analysing one of Wilshere’s goals in the welcome video the club posted on social media.

Bjornebye was delighted to secure the services of the former England international and is confident that Wilshere’s technical ability and vision will be an asset to his side.

“Jack needs no further presentation, and he has shown his worth on both club and national teams over the past 10 years," he told Aarhaus’ official website .

“So when the opportunity arose to get him here to Aarhus, we had no doubt that we would like to pursue it.

“Jack can contribute with his excellent technique and his gaze for the game and he will give us some extra offensive tools.

“He is in good physical shape, but of course lacks some combat training. It will probably come, and we look forward to seeing him in the white jersey when he has fallen well into place.”